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Commission debates making Parks & Recreation a standalone department; language to return
Silver Bow County Study Commission · January 6, 2026
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Summary
Commissioners discussed creating a standalone Parks & Recreation department (section 7.09), citing the parks master plan and county acreage (6,482 acres), but deferred final language because of potential budget and staffing implications.
Commissioners discussed whether to pull Parks & Recreation out of Public Works and create a standalone department in the charter (proposed section 7.09). The chair said the parks master plan and public-survey data highlighted underfunding and a need for dedicated staff; she…
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